Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Taurus (Tau)  ·  Contains:  106 Dione  ·  11.72  ·  12.53  ·  13.53  ·  13.64  ·  147 Protogeneia  ·  212 Medea  ·  50 ome Tau  ·  51 Tau  ·  514 Armida  ·  52 phi Tau  ·  53 Tau  ·  56 Tau  ·  59 chi Tau  ·  62 Tau  ·  65 kap Tau  ·  67 Tau  ·  69 ups Tau  ·  72 Tau  ·  94 tau Tau  ·  95 Tau  ·  B10  ·  B14  ·  B18  ·  B19  ·  B211  ·  B212  ·  B213  ·  B214  ·  B215  ·  And 51 more.
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Taurus Molecular Cloud, Darius Kopriva
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Taurus Molecular Cloud

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Taurus Molecular Cloud

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The Taurus Molecular Cloud is a molecular cloud in the constellations Taurus and Auriga. This cloud hosts a stellar nursery containing hundreds of newly formed stars. The Taurus Molecular Cloud is only 140 pc (430 ly) away from Earth, making it possibly the nearest large star formation region. It also reveals characteristics that make it ideal for detailed physical studies. It has been important in star formation studies at all wavelengths.

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